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Hand holding a single salami and cheese skewer topped with pesto and olive.

Salami and Cheese Skewers

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
These Salami and Cheese Skewers are a 15-minute appetizer featuring cubes of sharp cheddar, folded salami, and zesty green olives. An optional touch of pesto adds a fresh herb flavor to these easy party bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings:24 skewers
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Calories:85kcal
Cost:$15
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 24 cubes Sharp or mild
  • 24 slices deli salami, thinly sliced Genoa or hard salami
  • 24 pitted olives Green or kalamata
  • 2 tablespoon pesto Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • 24 toothpicks Or decorative skewers
  • 1 Knife For cutting cheese
  • 1 Cutting board Work surface

Method
 

  1. Cut the cheddar cheese block into 24 equal-sized cubes, about ¾-inch thick. Uniform cubes create a stable base for the skewer to stand upright.
  2. Take a slice of salami and fold it in half, then fold it in half again to create a thick, ruffled quarter-circle. Folding adds volume and makes the meat look more appetizing on the pick.
  3. If using pesto, dab a tiny amount onto the folded salami or the top of the cheese cube. This adds a pop of color and a burst of herbaceous flavor.
  4. Thread an olive onto a toothpick, followed by the folded salami, and finally press the point firmly into a cheese cube. The cheese acts as the anchor holding everything together.
  5. Repeat the process until all ingredients are used, then arrange them on a platter to serve. You will see a neat array of colorful, ready-to-eat bites.

Nutrition

Serving: 80gCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

If you are making these ahead of time, drain the olives thoroughly on a paper towel first so the brine doesn't make the cheese soggy. For a cleaner look, buy block cheese and cut it yourself rather than using pre-cut cubes.